Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 Portrait Lens Review! Can a $139 Portrait Lens Be Any Good?

Viltrox has released a new fast prime lens. It's a 56mm f/1.7 designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. In this video, I test the Nikon Z version but the lens will also be available for Fuji X cameras. 56mm on an APS-C camera gives you virtually the same field of view as an 85mm (84) lens on a full-frame camera. 85mm has long been considered the best focal length for portraits. Priced at only $139 USD, this autofocus prime lens may be the best option for portrait photography on a tight budget.
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[@jbojm9]

Great shots and great information!

[@Wildbill95]

Thanks, as always, This will definitely be an addition to my bag. Concert shooting is very close to portrait work, so this looks like a great way to keep the bag light!

[@clarkejones8090]

Very nice presentation, thank you

[@AjTouchstone]

Very well-described review. Thank you! Can you link the cage you have on the Z 50 please?

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Cool review Phil. Definitely good value for the price. Viltrox are definitely up and comers in the lens market

[@ses4vols]

Great review! Looks like a great lens for the price.

[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks for the review Phil seems like a great value lens. Here's hoping the release an E Mount version. I will be an immediate buy for me. Cheers.

[@luigirazzinophotoandsports]

Ottime prestazioni ottiche soprattutto in rapporto al prezzo, sicuramente un best Buy in casa viltrox

[@TimChilders]

Looks like a nifty little lens. I’m still hoping for the day Canon decides to allow RF lenses from 3rd parties again (AF specifically). Viltrox is a favorite of mine.

[@davefrancis2581]

Heather makes a stunning model

[@dccoletrain]

I might have to pick up this one for Fuji. I don’t have anything like it. My most used lens is the TTArtisan 27 2.8 so I’m not against budget lenses…

[@gnphoto21]

I’m thinking about getting the Viltrox 20mm f1.8 for Nikon Z mount for the summer I think about $400. This video probably assured I’m going to get it. Thanks Phil!

[@mcatuara1]

Can you compare both the 1.4 with the 1.7 lens in photo quality? Thanks.

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always Phil 👍

[@axelgordes3051]

Hey! Thanks for introducing this nice Lens! 🤠🦮

[@bobdrawbaugh4207]

Cheap and great image quality. What’s not to like?

[@PamHaynes-oo3ck]

I really love photos😅 of Heather she is going to be a gorgeous bride 👏

[@dandanu2526]

It is just cheap and cheap..my zenitar 50 mm 1.7 it's much sharper ...I prefer to put another 100 euros and buy a sigma 56 mm 1.4.